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TV Critic's Corner -- Remembering the real Nick Tosches, played by Oscar Isaac in Netflix's adaptation 'In the Hand of Dante' -- Julian Schnabel's adaptation of a 2002 novel by Nick Tosches is a reminder that very talented people are as capable of making a mess as the rest of us, only theirs tend to be a lot more expensive.

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'Widow's Bay,' 'Half Man,' and more of the best TV of the year so far

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BOOK REVIEW - In her debut story collection, novelist Sigrid Nunez demonstrates her capacity to shock and delight readers - Sigrid Nunez didn't publish a book until she was in her forties. Now, one of our best, smartest, funniest authors has just published her first collection of short stories at age seventy-five.

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Stream these 7 inspiring soccer documentaries from around the world -- The global prominence of soccer means the sport has fans from all walks of life and sometimes in the unlikeliest of places. Documentarians have found stories where soccer is played amid sociopolitical turmoil or where it serves as a community-building balm among those living on the margins.

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Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

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All the movies you'll watch this summer

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10 NEW SHOWS TO WATCH THIS SUMMER

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Read more from our Summer Arts Guide

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TV REVIEW -- 'The Five Star Weekend' is a love letter to female friendship with a starry cast -- Jennifer Garner, Chloe Sevigny, Regina Hall, and more star in the adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand's novel, streaming Wednesday on Peacock.

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BOOKS -- Author readings around Boston July 5-11 -- All events are free and in-person unless otherwise noted.

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your tv gps - This week's TV: Jennifer Garner in 'The Five-Star Weekend,' J.K. Simmons in 'The Westies,' and more - Plus, Apple TV's parenting dramedy "Trying" returns.

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The father-daughter wedding dance gets an upgrade -- As more couples seem to be moving away from wedding customs and traditions, the father-daughter dance remains a ritual many consider worth keeping.

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Haverhill's shoe legacy steps into spotlight with new exhibit -- "Shoe Stories" is the inaugural exhibit at the brand-new Historic New England Center, located in a former shoe factory in the city's downtown.

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Ken Burns and Jeanne Shaheen will each receive the same Legacy Award this fall -- The New England Council announced documentarian Ken Burns and retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen will each be honored this fall as a recipient of the group's Legacy Award.

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Representative Ayanna Pressley talks about why she chose to take part in a documentary about her life -- The congresswoman was speaking at a Roxbury International Film Festival screening of the documentary "She Dared to Dream."

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How the Juliet House shattered my fantasies

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HGTV's Taniya Nayak talks designing a Bruin's home and new Boston restaurants

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Getting a parenting break? Unwind with one of these great beach reads.

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The best movies, TV shows, specials, and more to watch this July Fourth weekend

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Local bestsellers for the week ended June 28

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Jacob's Pillow is in full swing, and more local arts news

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Before Walter White was a killer, he was just a desperate man with a plan

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In his book 'Summer of '71,' veteran Washington journalist John A. Jenkins says we've been here before

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Matt Damon and Amy Poehler break out their Boston accents on 'Good Hang' podcast

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First a novel, then a movie, John Steinbeck's 'East of Eden' will be coming to Netflix in the fall

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Native artists reclaim their stories in new R.I. exhibit 'Ascending: The Liberation of Native Art'

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Early New England had its own robust musical style. Then a Boston composer helped suppress it.

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On 'SNL,' a bumpy Olivia Rodrigo performance was still a bold declaration as an artist

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At the MFA, the past and present converge in a fractious moment

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The best things to do in and around Boston this July Fourth weekend

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Nick Offerman! Sarah Paulson! And more of the best actors on TV today

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Everything we know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, from the venue to the dress code

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A faint light in Shakespeare & Company's formulaic 'Fireflies'

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10 GREAT MOVIES SET IN VERY COLD PLACES TO HELP TAKE YOUR MIND OFF THE HEAT WAVE

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